[quote=Chocobo]
I was thinking the player characters be human, but this forest can be populated by a multitude of races.E.G: Forest Elves, Orcs, Trolls and various beastsHowever the players could also encounter some friendly characters of another race at some point
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I'd kinda really want to be an elf.

[quote=Chocobo]
Also, regarding the subject."Dark fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy which can refer to literary, artistic and filmic works that combine fantasy with elements of horror. The term can be used broadly to refer to fantastical works that have a dark, gloomy atmosphere or a sense of horror and dread.[1]" - Wikipedia
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That sounds like the best type of fantasy.